Catholic faithful in the Philippines held prayers on Friday for Pope Francis in an hour-long vigil at the Manila Cathedral as the pontiff continues to recover in hospital. (AP video shot by: Joeal Cal ...

New floors and subfloors were installed in the 7,800-square-foot sanctuary of the much-visited downtown cathedral.

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...

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